The Internet complete Cape Town Jazz Festival line-up

2 Mar 2017

Los Angeles-based, Grammy-nominated hip hop, neo-soul and R&B outfit The Internet completes the line-up for the 18th Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) taking place from the 31 March and 1 April 2017 at the Cape Town Convention Centre.

Defying easy categorisation of their crossover multi-genre sounds, The Internet was christened as a result of the two producers – Syd (Sydney) and Matt Martians (real name Matthew Martins) - meeting on the net, then officially forming the band in 2011. They have since released three studio albums and three extended plays, with Ego Death nominated for a Grammy – Best Urban Contemporary Album.

The Internet complete Cape Town Jazz Festival line-up

Festival Director Billy Domingo says of their inclusion in the 2017 CTIJF line-up: “We are excited to welcome The Internet to South Africa. Their fresh sound and insightful lyrics both inform and entertain and they are certain to appeal and resonate with a diverse audience. The band is the perfect addition to this socially conscious 2017 musical line-up.”

Catch The Internet on the Manenberg Stage on Saturday 1 April 2017 at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival happening 31 March and 1 April 2017.

For a full list of previously announced artists, please see:www.capetownjazzfest.com/artists-2017.

The official sponsors for the 18th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2017 are: The Department of Arts and Culture, Independent Media, and host city The City of Cape Town. Other sponsors include Johnnie Walker, Amstel and South African Tourism.